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skills to achieve independence, post-graduation. Success is measured by achieving high school graduation
<br /> and becoming successfully established post-graduation in college,trade-school,entrepreneurship or viable
<br /> work.
<br /> Each major activity in our work plan is described below, along with the YSP Program Goals and Timeline.
<br /> A.Community Outreach/YSP Startup:
<br /> Our community outreach program includes the following elements:
<br /> • Develop a bilingual outreach campaign targeting at-risk youth and young adults through flyers,
<br /> social media, and community events.
<br /> • Develop strong working relationships with Santa Ana Youth Service Providers Network members.
<br /> • Share outreach materials at local shelters,food banks,schools, social service agencies, and partner
<br /> organizations to expand awareness of the SUFK OC services and services provided by the Santa Ana
<br /> Youth Service Providers Network and the Santa Ana Work Center.
<br /> • Attend city-hosted events and network meetings to strengthen relationships with stakeholders and
<br /> identify potential youth referrals.
<br /> • Strengthen relationships with our current community business partners that provide work
<br /> experience and occupational training to mentored youth including Bracken's Kitchen (Culinary),
<br /> Seabreeze Management Company(Property Management),Sentri Institute (Armed Guard,Security
<br /> Guard), Norooz(Health Clinic), Greenlight Cyber(Cyber Security Company).
<br /> • Develop new business partners that provide work experience and occupational training for
<br /> mentored youth.
<br /> • Maintain strong relationships with local Santa Ana referral sources such as law enforcement,
<br /> schools, medical facilities,youth organizations and social service agencies.
<br /> • Incorporate required procedures and protocols for WOIA compliance into the SUFK OC Standard
<br /> Operating Procedures, including processes for providing monthly invoices.
<br /> SA YSP Goals and Timeline:
<br /> 1. Regular attendance at Santa Ana Youth Service Providers meetings(started by July 31, 2025)
<br /> 2.Active in the Santa Ana Youth Service Providers Network(started by July 31, 2025)
<br /> 3. Implement procedures for CaIJOBS Tracking and Reporting(July 31, 2025)
<br /> 4. Implement process to provide monthly invoices(July 31, 2025)
<br /> B.Street Outreach and Intake:
<br /> The SUFK OC Street Outreach program targets homeless and at-risk youth, ages 16-24,through weekly
<br /> street outreach and through local referral partners including law enforcement,schools,youth
<br /> organizations, hotlines, medical facilities,foster care agencies, and social service providers(e.g.,SA Youth
<br /> Service Navigator). Each week,we will comb the underserved neighborhoods across Santa Ana,where
<br /> homeless youth hang out.We provide water,food, clothing, hygiene products and safety information. 70%
<br /> of the youth we meet make contact with SUFK OC, and of those,85% engage in our mentoring program to
<br /> get off of the street. In 2024,SUFK OC received 977 calls to our crisis hotline from street outreach and
<br /> referrals. We conduct a thorough screening over the phone to determine eligibility for our services and
<br /> immediate needs.A referral may be made to another assistance program in cases where there is need for
<br /> immediate medical treatment,supportive housing, a severe behavioral health issue,orfor adults over age
<br /> 24. In these cases we conduct a soft handoff with another service provider.Youth considered for intake to
<br /> the SA YSP program will be screened forspecific qualifications including, resident of Santa Ana, age 16-24,
<br /> authorized to work in the U.S., Compliance with Selective Service Act (males 18+),and Out-of-School as
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